Former Tech Mahindra Executive Allegedly Shot Dead by Neighbor in Faridabad
Paramjit Dhankhar, a former regional business head for Tech Mahindra's Asia-Pacific region, was allegedly shot dead by his neighbor, Mohan Sharma, in Faridabad on Friday, November 6, 2026. Police reports indicate that the incident followed ongoing disputes between the families, reportedly over parking and a pet dog.
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Paramjit Dhankhar, who previously served as a regional business head for Tech Mahindra's Asia-Pacific region, was allegedly shot and killed by his neighbor, Mohan Sharma, in Sector 21C, Faridabad. The incident took place on Friday night, November 6, 2026, in the parking area of their building.
According to police reports, Mr. Sharma allegedly fired approximately 15 rounds from his licensed pistol, with nine bullets reportedly hitting Mr. Dhankhar. Mr. Dhankhar had returned from Singapore just one day before the incident to celebrate Diwali with his family. At the time of his death, he was working as a senior vice-president for a software company in Singapore.
The First Information Report (FIR) was registered at Surajkund police station based on a complaint from Mr. Dhankhar's son, Shaurya Dhankhar. Police arrested Mohan Sharma, also known as Monu, who lives in the same building. Faridabad Police spokesperson Yash Pal confirmed Sharma's arrest by the Sector 30 Crime Branch.
Preliminary questioning by police revealed that the two families, who lived in the same four-story building, had been involved in frequent disputes for several days. These disagreements reportedly concerned minor issues, including parking arrangements and a pet dog's defecation in the parking area.
Knowledge Vault
First Information Report (FIR)
A First Information Report (FIR) is a written document prepared by police when they receive information about a crime. It is the first step in a police investigation and includes details like the date, time, place of the incident, and the names of those involved. Anyone can file an FIR if they are a victim of a crime or have information about one.
Licensed Pistol
A licensed pistol is a handgun that a person is legally allowed to own and carry, provided they have obtained a special permit or license from the government. This license usually requires the owner to meet certain conditions, such as passing background checks and demonstrating proper training in firearm use. Owning a licensed pistol means the owner has permission to have it, but there are still rules about how and when it can be used.
Check your understanding
- What was the main reason cited for the ongoing tensions between the two families?
- A disagreement over property boundaries.
- A dispute about loud music.
- Arguments about parking and a pet dog's defecation.
- A financial disagreement.
- Who was arrested in connection with the alleged shooting of Paramjit Dhankhar?
- Shaurya Dhankhar
- Yash Pal
- Mohan Sharma
- Hetram
- What was Paramjit Dhankhar doing in Faridabad at the time of the incident?
- He was on a business trip.
- He had returned to celebrate Diwali with his family.
- He was visiting for a friend's birthday.
- He had moved back permanently.